dumb question, but what do you intend 2 do with it when completed., is it 4 show? or are you gunna race it????
such a qulity piece my friend., cant wait 2 c her done,
dumb question, but what do you intend 2 do with it when completed., is it 4 show? or are you gunna race it????
such a qulity piece my friend., cant wait 2 c her done,
Rwd2ltrfiesta.....thats not a bumb question at all.The project was taken on to fill my time on my retirement.....I have always built cars,but my wife said I needed something to stretch me.......it has done that for sure.When completed.....I might sell it.....it could be raced.....or it could end up on the street......who knows?
Would not be the first one to hit the streets...........
now that isOriginally Posted by Blackvette59
, imagine that in your rear view or next to you on the motorway
Last edited by caprimentle; 04-10-2011 at 21:59.
its not dead till it's buried!
T.I.T engineering. "Feel the power!"
Caprimental.......just keep checking the rear view mirror !
Some parts turned up......I'll try and get out in the garage and do a little more......radiator is being built,and this should be finished this week,I hope.I am waitng for some master cylinders and then can work on the brakes........once these are in ,steering can be finished....
I wouldn't mind seeing the rear view of the driver too!now that is
Montyman...........no problem
Here are the bits,I love the fuel shut off valve......finished the steering box 'towers' ,sump is a nice piece,but dip stick was expensive and I could have done one a little better I think.Got some more plates for the Dzus fasteners,these will mount the dash and tail sections.Hope the radiator comes tomorrow,,,,,,,,once this is in ,plumbing will be finished,
Last edited by Blackvette59; 13-10-2011 at 21:39.
What a great project and nice change on turbosports. Love he way everything has been custom made and nothing (almost) is off the shelf.
Talking of which, how can I get one of those rocker covers for my Zetec or was it a one-off job. Looks brill
V8ish p m on its way to you................
Roger the Rad called up for the first fitting of the radiator.......he's made a nice period piece.....
Nice project you got there! Going to be a hand full to drive I guess!
Thanks for the tips on the cam cover, been looking for a nice one.
Remi
(Norway)
love the names of people helping with this project
stainless steve and roger the rad
will be simply stunning when finished love the retro styling combined with the modern engine
This is absolutely savage, fair play man, cant wait to see this finished, the fab work is just unreal!
Does not hurt to push it out now and then...........................
Last edited by Blackvette59; 21-10-2011 at 15:43.
Some really intersting work going into this car and a pleasure to watch it all comming together
Radiator is almost done......core has been installed,final inlet and outlet port position has been decided,and fan fitted.Some templates have been made for mounts and thats it.....I know this sounds strange,but I always think I am on the dowhill when rad is in and plumbed..............
That looks lush matey
things have really slowed down.......but the aluminum thermostat problem has been solved...thanks Anguz.....I love this forum.Sorry for the poor photos,as soon as its all plumbed in I'll do an update.Had some parts delivered,and can get on with the brakes.....radiator is still in the shop,only waiting some mounts.....but hey Christmas is coming.Hope Santa brings me some more goodies.Thank you all for the support and encouragement you have given me since I signed up....God bless you all and have a good one.....speak to you all next year......
cor i am famous
looking good
Anguz........I can't leave most parts alone,I have to trick them up a little bit,but apart from a little sanding and a full polish,it was good to go.....cooool part.....again thanks again for all your help on this......it was just what I was looking for......you are a friend and a gentleman sir.
Last edited by Blackvette59; 13-12-2011 at 00:49.
Been a little slow to burn over the holiday,but some bits turned up a few days before Xmas.These were ordered in September,but got held up in UK customs.I had ordered some master cylinders to finish the brake and clutch systems,some seat mounts,two more 'vintage' style hood clips,and various bits and bobs that were not time critical,but I love the small details.The cylynders have been fitted and seem to work just fine on the bench.....once the floor is in they can be mounted.The radiator is almost there,and although its taken longer than anticipated,its a fine bit of work.I don't know of any other radiator works that would spend so much time fitting re-fitting and altering this custom peice.Thanks Roger the Rad.Once this is fitted,the motor can be fitted,exhaust finished and gear box mounts made.The steering box can then be fitted.Wouldn't life be a breeze if all the parts you needed to build your project were at hand? Pete 'The Sheet' came up with some heavier gauge side panels,and these need to be fitted.Oh ....I have to say a thank you to the forum again....while looking for A N fittings to plumb the car,someone had posted info on a company called Torques.....to be truthful I had my doubts over quality,as fittings tended to be 1/3 to 1/4 cheaper than Earls.....I sent for just one fitting....lets just say the whole car will use Torques....Thats enough rambling.......wish you all a great New Year....speak with you all soon.................
I did mine all in Torques fittings too, the black ones go especially well on a black car.
Nice job on the master cylinders!
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Montyman...the guy is in Wales about 45 mins away....I've arranged a visit to get all the fittings I need....I am going the black route to keep the car in 'period'......some guys think AN fittings are a 'new' thing,but I've got some photos of Indy and Sprint cars wearing them in the 1950's.......
Loving it, awesome work there and you can see the experience you have in fabrication of this kind. You gonna be hitting the shows with this then would love to see it.
MK3 Capri 2LT ZETEC
Thanks for the kind comments ryan,but I'am only as good as the guy's who help me with the project...all my working life I pushed a Parker pen....I have ideas that these craftsmen turn into my reality.
very nice project!
Joel......this is a retirement project,so a finish time has never been an issue,this was somthing to stretch me.....I'am still parts collecting at the moment,and where as all our homegrown parts are not a problem,some Stateside bits are a little elusive......front brakes,steering wheel ,pitman arm,and a thing called a Jacobs ladder are the next on my list....could see it in paint and threads by the summer,but no pressure.Although I have another 10 cars in my head....I want to build a sports rod (a hot rod under a sports car body)before I get to that big scrap yard in the sky.(collecting parts already).......cars I am considering are Turners,Devins,Kellison or a Cheetah,.....who knows?
Last edited by Blackvette59; 06-01-2012 at 01:33.
Haven't done a lot this week,but did get my breather plate finished.The thermostat housing Anguz made for me and the breather look cool.It will be plumbed into a 'puke' tank along with the breather from the cam cover......this will be mounted on the fire wall.
Looks great!
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1968 MK1 Escort 1300GT
1969 'Big Wing' MK1 Escort
1972 MK3 Cortina 1600XL
1984 Sierra XR4i
And other junk I don't like to talk about!
Like the beather plate bud
awsome awsome awsome !!!!!!!!!!!!
love this project
very nice breather plate, bit too fancy for me, but fits the car well
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The trouble is I really wanted a Meyer Drake Offenhauser.....but my wife would not let me get one.....(about $200000.00 for a solid motor)so my humble little Duratec has to look like one.......sort of ....
A few more..........
This is an awesome build!!
i love these air horns!
Very interesting project. Keep going
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